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55 West 127 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01725-0014Map

Owner of record: 55 W 127 St Cp

55 West 127 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 55 W 127 St Cp. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
143
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
156

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 143

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at basement

    Mar 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door at basement

    Mar 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material the east wall at basement

    Mar 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at basement

    Mar 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive extention cords on floor in the 1st room from east located at b-room 2, 1st b-room from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at b-room 2, 1st b-room from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at b-room 2, 1st b-room from north at east

    Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range, basement in the kitchenette located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at basment entrance located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at basement located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 1st room from north located at b-room 1, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the 1st room from east located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stairs at building front (treads and risers 1 - 12 from bottom up)

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box no information on signage at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system no information on signage at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to basement story at boiler room

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 1st room from east located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchenette located at b-room 11, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 23, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrock at east wall at basement

    Mar 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at basement

    Mar 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt bsmt

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances lower window sash at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures through-out in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the kitchenette located at b-room basemt, 1st b-room from north at east

    Feb 17, 2019 · Apt BASEMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the room located at b-room basemt, 1st b-room from north at east

    Feb 17, 2019 · Apt BASEMT

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 20, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 16, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Sep 24, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner i observed in the basement corrosion and leak on the steam line, repair and/replace

    Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act,failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.failure to correct & certify summons #35423883p,issued on 7/18/2019,for theuse of extension cords as permanent wiring throughout the 1st fl & bas

    Sep 24, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitalbe electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. fixture wires & extention cords used as permanent wiring throughout the bldg. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Aug 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: upon inspection observed several of the stairs leading to the main entrance door cracked & damaged. several of the stairs are deteriorating. conditions

    Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipmen apparatus material devices appliances or wiring in use extension cords used as permanneyt wiring throughout the first floor.basement comply with ec code/obtain

    Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner/gas piping located in prohibited location.during physical inspection i observed new gas poping installed in the hallway from the basement up to the 3rd fl.gas p

    Mar 31, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection there is a table,construction equipment & there large storage bins in hallway of basement level of bldg hallway width is

    Aug 23, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted at basement level thru the 3rd fl removed a section of the fire rating & installed gas line thru-out the floors (note all work is been done on hallway) at time of inspection.

    Oct 16, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34876741p issued on 9/30/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    May 22, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34862295r issued on 9/16/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    May 22, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34876742r issued on 9/30/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    May 22, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain in code compliant manner. defect noted:on exposureone spalling in some & cracked brownstone one & some pieces have fallen of water (tade). rem:repair &/or replace.

    May 20, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit:expired permit. note:sidewalk shed installed under job #120560387 at front of above premises. said permit has expired 7-21-11 & she is still in place. rem:renew permit.

    Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit; expired permit note sidewalk shed installed under permit #120500387 has expired 7/21/11. remedy: renew permit.

    Sep 20, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34852913x for failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances; front facade decorative

    Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at front of above premises at various locations masonry facade in disrepair. decorative lintels spalling 3 chipped, at 2nd flr west window a section of

    Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-front brown stone facade-brown stone delaminating throughout:window frames, upper facade brown stone entrance.rem:install sdwlk shed, immediately remove loose

    Sep 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: front facadew/defects to decorative lintel which is spalling & chipped over front entrance of premises & at various locations above window pictures

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept records. records states 4 rms on 3rd fl, now occupied as 2 rms. records states 4 rms on 2nd fl now occupied as 2 rms. remedy: obtain a new c of o or restore.

    May 21, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 30, 2021 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 30, 2021 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 78

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1909
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
2,877 ft²
Lot area
1,774 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1725 / 14
Assessed value
$272,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111208, last renewed Jan 27, 2023.

Questions about 55 West 127 Street

Who owns 55 West 127 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 W 127 St Cp.

Does 55 West 127 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 West 127 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 55 West 127 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 West 127 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.